Arthology Flashcards
1
Q
Cartilaginous joints
A
Fibril cartilage between bones
2
Q
Synovial joints
Looks like?
Example?
A
- Has articular cartilage
- Has synovial membrane which surrounds the joint cavity. It also produces synovial fluid
- joint capsule has heavy CT and provides stability and protein
Egg whites that surround the joint
Ex: humerus to glanoid fossa in the scapula
3
Q
Bersa
A
Reduces friction from surrounding muscles
4
Q
Bursitis
A
Inflammation of the bursa
Fun fact- ITIS means inflammation
5
Q
Functions of synovial joint
A
- Reduces friction
- produces synovial fluid
- moistens cartilage
- nourishes cartilage
6
Q
Hinge joints
A
Decrease and increase angle
Elbow and knee
7
Q
Ball and socket joint
A
Head into a fossa or depression
Ex- humerus to the glanoid cavity
8
Q
Pivot joint
A
Head of radius into ulna
9
Q
Saddle joint
A
Meta carpels
10
Q
Types of Joint movement
A
Flexion Extension Adduction Abbduction Circumduction
11
Q
Flexion
A
Decreasing an angle
12
Q
Extension
A
Increasing an angle
13
Q
Adduction
A
Towards mid line
14
Q
Abbduction
A
Away from midline
15
Q
Circumduction
A
Circular motion
